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Order Name FLDLD LDL Cholesterol, Direct

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as LDL Cholesterol, Direct MAYO

Method Name

Quantitative Detergent Solubilization/Enzymatic

Reporting Name

LDL Cholesterol, Direct

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s), plain red-top tube is also acceptable.

2. Centrifuge and aliquot 1.0 mL of serum into a plastic vial.

3. Send refrigerate.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  365 days

Reference Values

0-19 years:

Desirable: 109 mg/dL or less

Borderline: 110-129 mg/dL

Higher risk: 130 mg/dL or greater

 

20 years and older:

Desirable: 129 mg/dL or less (99 mg/dL or less if patient has CHD)

Borderline: 130-159 mg/dL

Higher risk: 160 mg/dL or greater

Day(s) Performed

Sunday through Saturday

Report Available

1 to 5 days

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

CPT Code Information

83721

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FLDLD LDL Cholesterol, Direct 18262-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
FLDLD LDL Cholesterol, Direct 18262-6

Secondary ID

75160